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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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